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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.55, 22,466.90 and 3,883.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.55, 22,466.90 and 3,883.95 is: 5,826.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.55 : 22,466.90 = 3,883.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.55/22,466.90 = 3,883.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.55x = 22,466.90 × 3,883.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.55x = 87,260,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,260,325.96/14,977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.07

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